Category: Safari
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Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is famous for elephants. The gentle giants of the savannah can be seen cooling in the shade of ancient baobabs or wading in swampy areas, usually in family groups, with an elephant calf or two hiding in its mother’s thick legs. The park is also home to large carnivores: lions and cheetahs…
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Serengeti National Park
Wildebeests and Zebras frolicking, childlike, on the plains; Giraffe – ever aloof – gazing upon you from their formidable height; Lions, Cheetahs and Leopards either stalking their prey or lazing in the shade just as their domestic relatives do – all these are part of the Great Migration that attracts so many visitors to Serengeti…
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What are the Big Five animals of Africa?
Many safari-goers plan to “collect” the Big Five animals when they visit Africa, which means seeing at least one representative of each of the following species: Why are they called the Big 5 animals? The concept of the Big Five of Africa emerged in the second half of the 19th century when affluent men from…
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12 Facts About The Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro crater, also known as ‘Africa’s Garden of Eden’, is located inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, an 1892 km² site in northeast Tanzania. The Crater is made of a vast caldera, formed when a volcano the size of Mount Kilimanjaro erupted and then collapsed on itself over 2.5 million years ago. Today, the Ngorongoro Crater…
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Tanzania Safari Cost
All you need to know about Safari Cost in Tanzania. Ever wondered what Safari cost are made of? This article explains how the tour operators in Tanzania make them up and why the trips to this country are often more expensive than the neighboring destinations-and why they are better. Tanzania offers the best safaris in…
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When is the Best Time for a Safari in Tanzania
One of the top questions travellers ask is ‘When is the best time for a safari in Tanzania?’ While there are definitely popular tourism seasons, other factors depend on one’s personal preference. Read on to discover your ideal season to visit Tanzania, based on your tastes and travel interests Travel interests. Weather is key Other destinations…